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The Impact of Service "Speaking with locals and living in a country is the best way to learn about the real lives of citizens, not just the stories in the mainstream media. I will be more critical of what I read as a result of this experience. I also feel even more grateful for my education, and I feel a stronger responsibility to assist others who do not have resources or access to opportunities in their communities." Maria Skouras (New York University) volunteered in 2011 as a Peace Fellow for eHomemakers in Malaysia. For more 2011 feedback click here.

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Cemujer

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Cemujer is an internationally and nationally recognized feminist organization that contributes to the strengthening of the human rights of women, children, and adolescents though the insitution of effective programs, the defense and promotion of the public, the prevention of gender violence, training and empowerment.

Its values include: feminism, autonomy, political independence, respect of political opinions, religions and sexualities.



Cemujer was founded in 1990 as a response to the discrimination of women and other human rights violations that were based on gender. It has also formed a collaboration of government agencies and the media, known as the First Association of Women, in order to promote tolerance and respect for women's rights.

• Cemujer produces a variety of reports for international and national organization on the status of women.

• It provides rights-based education, health clinics, domestic violence hotlines, and legal council to victims of domestic violence.

• The organization provides workshops in Gender, Law and Human Rights for officials from Family Court, Justices of the Peace, the Attorney Generals office and NGOs.

• Cemujer produces radio and television programs to promote its message of gender equity.

• AdvocacyNet Bulletins

Guns Kill Women at Home, Trigger Global Protest, December 8, 2008

Women on the March as Global Action Week Targets Gun Violence, June 6, 2008

Cemujer is an active member of the following organizations:

• Compromise Feminist Prudence Ayala
• Network for Children and Adolescents
• PREVENSIDA
• Network Against Gender Violence
• Latin American and Caribbean Committee for the Defense of Women's Rights / CLADEM
• National Human Rights Commission

Outreach Partners

• International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA)

Contact:
Colonia Médica
Boulevard Dr. Héctor Silva Romero #144
San Salvador, El Salvador

Tel: (503) 225-5812
Email Cemjuer

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